At today's meeting the Governing Council of the European Central Bank (ECB) reached a decision on the design of the ECB's new premises in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. After extensive discussions and a careful evaluation, the Governing Council concluded that the revised design concept of Coop Himmelb(l)au best meets the functional and technical requirements. (press release by ecb). The design may undergo further 'value engineering.'
"Our design is not only functional, it is an emotional skyscraper," Mr. Prix said in a telephone interview from Vienna. "It will be an icon for the European community in the new century." NYTimes | Previously | More info on the competition (as pdf's) at the ECB website
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